Chest X-Ray Lateral Cross-Table (Trauma)
Lateral visualisation of the chest in a supine non-mobilisable patient. Detection of pneumothorax, haemothorax and pleural effusion by fluid layering with a horizontal beam. Complementary to the AP bedside view.
Pleural space visible along the full height of the thorax.
Diaphragm included inferiorly.
Trachea and carina identifiable.
Retrosternal and retrocardiac spaces distinguishable.
Air/fluid layering visible if present.
Cassette not vertical — negates fluid layering.
Beam not perfectly horizontal — level artefact.
Arm not raised — obscures the lung field.
Overexposure — loses interstitial detail.
Paziente supino su barella o letto. Braccio omolaterale al recettore sollevato sopra la testa (libera il campo). Recettore in…
Full card in the app
Positioning, centring, DR/CR parameters and practical notes
